77 pages • 2 hours read
Kwame AlexanderRebound
Fiction | Novel/Book in Verse | Middle Grade | Published in 2018A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Rebound by Kwame Alexander is a coming-of-age story that follows Charlie "Chuck" Bell, who uses basketball to find his power and agency after the sudden death of his father. Amid strained relationships and negative influences, a summer with his grandparents helps him reconnect with his father's memory, develop positive habits, and prepare for his future as a father himself in The Crossover. The book includes depictions of death and incarceration.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Rebound by Kwame Alexander garners acclaim for its vibrant verse, capturing the struggles and growth of a young basketball enthusiast. Reviewers praise its engaging language, relatable protagonist, and emotional depth. Critiques mostly highlight its pacing issues and predictability. However, overall, it's considered a heartfelt and inspirational read suitable for both teens and adults.
Who Should Read Rebound?
Readers who enjoy Rebound by Kwame Alexander are typically middle-grade to young adult readers who appreciate dynamic, sports-themed narratives filled with heartfelt poetry and lyrical prose. Fans of books like The Crossover by Kwame Alexander and The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas will find this novel engaging and inspiring.